Ian has got the grass cut and the gardens tidied. Plans are afoot to chop down the conifers in the courtyard and rethink the area outside orchard cottage.
We have now had 3 weekends full in the farmhouse since the refurb and everyone loves it as you will see if you check out the reviews on trip-advisor http://goo.gl/ODaw We are always thrilled to have such good feedback which has up to now just been through the guest visitor books we leave in each cottage. I must say it seems like a big step and a nerve-racking one to join the world wide web for all to see. We enjoy what we do and we hope it shows.
We have also been busy with the other cottages with our regular customers returning and newcomers already planning their next visit.
This week we attended a familiarisation day at the Black Sheep Brewery in Masham. The idea being to share our experience and to recommend the attraction to our customers. We had a lovely time
meeting other accommodation providers from the local area and Harrogate and York. After a presentation and an interesting yet shortened tour of the brewery with a knowledgeable guide, we were treated to a very substantial lunch. Beef casserole, cooked in Riggwelter beer brewed on site, served with mashed potato and fresh veg, followed by apple pie with wensleydale cheese and washed down with a half pint of any of the 4 cask ales. Our choice of the Golden Sheep was a good one. We bought some chutney from the sheepy shop before leaving with a goody bag and a promise to return soon. They have a very informative and fun website with a list of events covering most months of the year www.blacksheepbrewery.com Ideal as a wet weather afternoon visit or make a day of it by following one of various walks available from the shop and starting at the brewery car-park. Oh and don’t miss the view from the ladies toilet window.
The new series on the Yorkshire Dales Monday 8pm ITV 1 promises to be a winner and well worth a look.
Looking ahead we have Mother’s day and Easter to look forward to as well as the start of the agricultural shows especially the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate 12th to 14th of July.
Enjoy the extra daylight hours.
Caroline
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